AK-74 Purchase-Which One?

Bachelor_of_Science · 05-07-2006, 06:51 PM

All of my AKs are .30 caliber or .223. I'm in the market for an AK-74 in 5.45x39 and am at a quandry as to which one I should buy. The choice is between the following:

1. Bulgarian kit built on an OOW receiver, (either side folder or fixed stock). $699, $599 respectively.

2. Really nice, refinished (both furniture and metal) SAR-2. $550

3. Arsenal SLR-105A1R. $545

If I go with the SLR-105, I'd like to install Russian or Polish furniture on it, including the pistol grip, but am concerned about compliance with 922r.

Any and all suggestions, comments welcome.

Thank you.

Bud

allesennogwat · 05-07-2006, 08:30 PM

The Arsenal SLR-105 is by far the best quality.

robdog · 05-08-2006, 10:15 AM

Ditto! You would need to replace alot of items to install the Ruskie items.

ezln · 05-08-2006, 10:47 AM

I paid $500 for a kit built Bulgy 74. In retrospect, I should have gone with an Arsenal.

BOBJR59 · 05-20-2006, 11:55 AM

B O S I pm u If it's a shooter you want the Romanian WASR -2 would fill the bill you can refinish it if you if you want to pretty her up

phirehouse · 05-20-2006, 03:33 PM

have you checked-out gunbroker.com?

ezln · 05-21-2006, 12:46 PM

atlantic firearms has a great selection too.

cdvanns · 05-21-2006, 01:11 PM

Why limit yourself to one,buy one now and another later!I can't stop with so many to choose.CD

veprk5.45 · 05-22-2006, 03:35 AM

dont forget the vepr,i know it doesnt have the exact look you might want.but its by far the best ive ever shot.or get the arsenal,i shot one this weekend and it was by far the best KIT gun ive ever seen.the stock was short like original ak's,which feels a little small when you shoulder it,to me anyway.very nice rifle,will buy one when i can afford it

05-07-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
Bachelor_of_Science Member AKaholic #: 5235 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 75	AK-74 Purchase-Which One? All of my AKs are .30 caliber or .223. I'm in the market for an AK-74 in 5.45x39 and am at a quandry as to which one I should buy. The choice is between the following: 1. Bulgarian kit built on an OOW receiver, (either side folder or fixed stock). $699, $599 respectively. 2. Really nice, refinished (both furniture and metal) SAR-2. $550 3. Arsenal SLR-105A1R. $545 If I go with the SLR-105, I'd like to install Russian or Polish furniture on it, including the pistol grip, but am concerned about compliance with 922r. Any and all suggestions, comments welcome. Thank you. Bud

05-08-2006, 10:15 AM	#3
robdog Senior Member AKaholic #: 5069 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC Posts: 884	Ditto! You would need to replace alot of items to install the Ruskie items. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies. Not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

05-08-2006, 10:47 AM	#4
ezln Member AKaholic #: 3919 Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 101	I paid $500 for a kit built Bulgy 74. In retrospect, I should have gone with an Arsenal. __________________ <<HONK IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A SAIGA 12 FIRED FROM A CAR WINDOW!>>

05-21-2006, 12:46 PM	#7
ezln Member AKaholic #: 3919 Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 101	atlantic firearms has a great selection too. __________________ <<HONK IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN A SAIGA 12 FIRED FROM A CAR WINDOW!>>

05-21-2006, 01:11 PM	#8
cdvanns Member AKaholic #: 2113 Join Date: May 2004 Location: E.Tn. Posts: 66	Why limit yourself to one,buy one now and another later!I can't stop with so many to choose.CD __________________ "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing!" Edmund Burke`

05-07-2006, 08:30 PM	#2
allesennogwat Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 3738 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 32,143	The Arsenal SLR-105 is by far the best quality.

05-20-2006, 11:55 AM	#5
BOBJR59 New Member AKaholic #: 5906 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Covington Ga. Posts: 7	B O S I pm u If it's a shooter you want the Romanian WASR -2 would fill the bill you can refinish it if you if you want to pretty her up

05-20-2006, 03:33 PM	#6
phirehouse Member AKaholic #: 5918 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clearwater, fl Posts: 105	have you checked-out gunbroker.com?

05-22-2006, 03:35 AM	#9
veprk5.45 Veteran Member Contributor AKaholic #: 4409 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: arizona Posts: 1,607	dont forget the vepr,i know it doesnt have the exact look you might want.but its by far the best ive ever shot.or get the arsenal,i shot one this weekend and it was by far the best KIT gun ive ever seen.the stock was short like original ak's,which feels a little small when you shoulder it,to me anyway.very nice rifle,will buy one when i can afford it

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